Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Polo_Ralph_Lauren_Corporation-1013395 Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:33:49 AM 1013395 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/657901spcred/657901normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal7/3/2008 4:32:22 PM400Full Report657901United StatesApparel, Accessories & Luxury GoodsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsFull ReportA strong portfolio of well-recognized brands; Product line diversity; A moderate financial profile; and Strong operating results. A highly competitive, cyclical industry; Some customer and distribution channel concentration; and A narrow focus in the higher priced apparel segment. The ratings on Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. reflect the company's strong portfolio of brands and its track record of more than 40 successful years. The company's overall profitability, particularly in its retail business, and its moderate financial profile also support the ratings. The company's participation in the highly competitive "better priced" segment of the greater apparel industry, which is subject to fashion risk, and its concentration in the department store channel, offset company strengths. Polo produces well-known lines of men's wear, women'sUSA25203010 252030 2520 25Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.339659USARLFULLGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/657952spcred/657952normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal7/3/2008 4:32:00 PM175Summary657952United StatesApparel, Accessories & Luxury GoodsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsSummaryThe ratings on Miami Lakes, Fla.-based Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. reflect the company's strong portfolio of brands and its track record of more than 40 successful years. The company's overall profitability, particularly in its retail business, and its moderate financial profile also support the ratings. The company's participation in the highly competitive "better priced" segment of the greater apparel industry, which is subject to fashion risk, and its concentration in the department store channel, offset company strengths. Polo produces well-known lines of men's wear, women's wear, children's wear, home furnishings, and accessories under such brand names including Polo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren, Polo Jeans Co., Chaps, Polo Sport, and Club Monaco. The company focuses primarily on classic styling to minimizeUSA25203010 252030 2520 25Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.339659USARLSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-26042511newstex/BW-0001-26042511xml Jun. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $#.## per share on Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation common stock. The dividend...010000000100100001001006040000000401600004016003040160476/17/2008 12:17:29 PM180000001801200018004000Business WireBW-0001-26042511POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPRALPH LAURENRLNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-25972575newstex/BW-0001-25972575xml Jun. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- The Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation yesterday elected Roger N. Farah, ##, to fill a vacancy on the Company's Board for a term ending on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders...09000000090150000400000004006000040060060401600004016008040160020401604704007000040070056/13/2008 1:15:59 PM180000001800700018012000Business WireBW-0001-25972575POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPPROGRESSIVE CORPRALPH LAURENROGER N FARAHPGRRLNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/KYO-0001-25605437newstex/KYO-0001-25605437xml TOKYO, May ##, #### (Kyodo News International delivered by Newstex) -- (Editors: ADDING INFO) Tokyo stocks rebounded sharply Thursday with the benchmark Nikkei stock index surging # percent, closing above the ##,### line for the...04000000040170000401700204016000040160185/29/2008 3:19:17 AM180000001800500018004000180080001900000019002000190020041900200919002013Kyodo News InternationalKYO-0001-25605437POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPRALPH LAURENRLNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1850817ccbn/B1850817norm...RL reported #Q## consolidated net revenues of $#.##b, up ##% YoverY, producing #Q## diluted EPS of $#.## and exceeding expectations. Mgt. affirmed annual diluted EPS guidance previously given, expecting #Q## and FY## consolidated revenues up low to mid-single digits, or FY## diluted EPS of $#.##-#.##. ... 5/28/2008 1:04:00 PMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.0000EditedQ4 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call SummaryRL9:00am ETBriefB1850817Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1850817ccbn/T1850817norm...Good morning and thank you for calling the Polo Ralph Lauren fiscal first quarter #### earnings call. As a reminder today's conference is being recorded. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) At the end of the presentation, we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions on how to ask a question will be given at that time. Now, for opening remarks and introductions, I will turn the conference over to Mr. James Hurley. Mr. Hurley, please go ahead, sir.... 5/28/2008 12:20:00 PMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.0000FinalQ4 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call TranscriptRL9:00am ETTranscriptT1850817Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-25562686newstex/PRN-0005-25562686xml May ##, #### (PR Newswire delivered by Newstex) -- NEW YORK, May ## /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith, one of the nation's largest trial firms, is announcing the addition of noted intellectual property attorney Ann Schofield Baker to lead...0200000002002000020020060200200802002004020020050400000004016000040160270401603104003000040030091100000011016000110160015/27/2008 3:17:07 PM180000001801800018014000190000001900100019001032PR Newswire USPRN-0005-25562686NIKE INCPOLO RALPH LAUREN CORPRALPH LAURENNKERLNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-25230656newstex/BW-0001-25230656xml NEW YORK, May ##, #### (Business Wire) -- Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) will release its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year #### results for the period ended March ##, #### at approximately #:## A.M. Eastern, Wednesday, May...0400000004016000040160010401604804016018040160030100000001001000010010065/13/2008 11:24:27 AM180000001800400018008000Business WireBW-0001-25230656POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPRALPH LAURENRLNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/427581bir/427581normPolo Ralph Lauren Corp.United StatesWholesale: Men's, women's and childrens apparel.51365137565142432042433044814017IKRL2/26/2008 6:16:00 AM427581Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/632153spcred/632153normThe latest Summary from S&P2/22/2008 3:33:00 PMSummary175global632153United StatesApparel, Accessories & Luxury GoodsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsSummaryThe investment-grade ratings on Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. reflect the company's strong portfolio of brands and its successful 40-year track record. In addition, the ratings derive support from the company's overall profitability (particularly in its retail business) and its moderate financial profile. Somewhat offsetting these strengths are the company's participation in the highly competitive "better-priced" segment of the greater apparel industry, which is subject to fashion risk, and its concentration in the department store channel. Polo Ralph Lauren produces some of the best-known lines of men's wear, women's wear, children's wear, home furnishings, and accessories under such brand names as "Polo," "Polo Ralph Lauren," "Lauren," "Polo Jeans Co.," "Chaps," "Polo Sport," and "Club Monaco," among others. While the company focusesUSA25203010 252030 2520 25Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.339659USARLSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1744185ccbn/B1744185normQ# #### Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call2/6/2008 2:07:00 PMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.0000EditedQ3 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call SummaryRL9:00am ETBriefB1744185Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1744185ccbn/T1744185normQ# #### Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call2/6/2008 11:05:00 AMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.0000FinalQ3 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call TranscriptRL9:00am ETTranscriptT1744185Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_600050548moodys/COP_600050548htmlCredit Opinion1/2/2008 7:28:49 PMGlobal Credit Research Credit Opinion ## DEC #### Credit Opinion: Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation New York, New York, United States Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Stable Senior Unsecured Baa# Contacts...Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation600050548150.0000NewshtmlPolo Ralph Lauren CorporationCOP_600050548Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1678366ccbn/B1678366norm11/7/2007 11:07:00 AMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.0000EditedQ2 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call SummaryRL9:00am ET...Co. reported #Q## consolidated net revenues of $#.#b and net income of $###m or $#.## per diluted share. Mgt. revised FY## diluted EPS guidance down to $#.##-#.##. www.streetevents.comContact Us ... BriefB1678366Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1678366ccbn/T1678366norm11/7/2007 11:07:00 AMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.0000FinalQ2 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call TranscriptRL9:00am ET...Good morning and thank you for calling the Polo Ralph Lauren second quarter fiscal year #### earnings conference call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. All lines will be in listen-only function during the presentation. At the end of the presentation we will conduct a question-and-answer session. Instructions on how to ask a question via your touch-tone phone will be given at that time. Now for opening remarks and introductions, I will turn the call over to Mr. James Hurley. Please go ahead, sir. ... TranscriptT1678366Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/595602spcred/595602normThe latest Full Report from S&P8/9/2007 6:33:00 PMFull Report400global595602United StatesApparel, Accessories & Luxury GoodsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsFull ReportStrong portfolio of well-recognized brands Product line diversity Moderate financial profile Strong operating results Highly competitive, cyclical industry Some customer and distribution channel concentration Narrow focus in the higher-priced apparel segment The investment-grade ratings on Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. reflect the company's strong portfolio of brands and its track record of 40 successful years. The company's overall profitability, particularly in its retail business, and its moderate financial profile also support the ratings. These strengths are offset somewhat by the company's participation in the highly competitive "better-priced" segment of the greater apparel industry, which is subject to fashion risk, and its concentration in the department store channel. Polo Ralph Lauren produces well-known lines of men's wear, women's wear, children's wear, homeUSA25203010 252030 2520 25Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.339659USARLFULLGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/595604spcred/595604normThe latest Summary from S&P8/9/2007 6:33:00 PMSummary175global595604United StatesApparel, Accessories & Luxury GoodsUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsSummaryThe investment-grade ratings on Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. reflect the company's strong portfolio of brands and its track record of 40 successful years. The company's overall profitability, particularly in its retail business, and its moderate financial profile also support the ratings. These strengths are offset somewhat by the company's participation in the highly competitive "better-priced" segment of the greater apparel industry, which is subject to fashion risk, and its concentration in the department store channel. Polo Ralph Lauren produces well-known lines of men's wear, women's wear, children's wear, home furnishings, and accessories under brand names including "Polo," "Polo Ralph Lauren," "Lauren," "Polo Jeans Co.," "Chaps," "Polo Sport," and "Club Monaco," among others. The company focuses primarily on classic styling toUSA25203010 252030 2520 25Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.339659USARLSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1613370ccbn/B1613370norm8/8/2007 11:08:00 AMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.00EditedQ1 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call SummaryRL9:00am ET...Underlying growth in core RL businesses, near-term diluted impact of acquisitions, new product initiatives and acquisitions. ... BriefB1613370Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1613370ccbn/T1613370norm8/8/2007 11:08:00 AMPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation54.00FinalQ1 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Earnings Conference Call TranscriptRL9:00am ET...Good morning. Thank you for calling the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation first quarter fiscal year #### earnings conference call. As a reminder, today's conference is being recorded. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) Now for opening remarks and introduction, I will turn the conference over to Mr. Jim Hurley. Please go ahead, sir. ... TranscriptT1613370Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Events